May 27-29, 2025 | San Jose, CA

Let's Make a Deal: Rate Design and Interconnection Considerations for Data Centers

May 29, 2025
Imperial Ballroom
Planning and Utility Collaboration , Policy and Regulatory , Interconnection

Dive into the intricacies of rate design for data centers, discussing pricing models, incentives and balancing load predictability with utility profitability. Panelists will highlight key considerations for structuring rates for data centers, balancing revenue with data center customer energy needs and opportunities for incentive-based rate designs that support sustainability.

Speakers
Ahsan Yousufzai
Ahsan Yousufzai, Global Head of Business Development & Strategy- Generative AI@Energy - NVIDIA
Pablo Ovando
Pablo Ovando, Principal Transmission Strategy - Microsoft
Jack Gibfried
Jack Gibfried, Engineer - Power Systems Modeling and Analysis - NERC
Eric John
Eric John, Sr. Director, Commercial Strategy - Quanta Technology
Judson Tillinghast
Judson Tillinghast, Manager, Data Center Strategy - Arizona Public Service (APS)